Marriage & Parenting.
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Lifegate values God’s wonderful plan of family. Your family is with you through the joys and sorrows in life. When done well, it magnifies the joys, brings comfort in the sorrows, and glorifies God through them both. We offer various ministry opportunities to see you maximize your relationship potential for you (marriage) and future generations (parenting).
2 to 1
TWO TIMES A YEAR | FRIDAY & SATURDAY | 6:30-9:00PM / 8:30-3:00PM
We believe one of the best times to invest in your marriage is before you say
“I do.” If you are engaged or currently dating and thinking about marriage, we invite you to attend 2 to 1. You’ll learn foundational truths for building a healthy marriage. 2 to 1 is a required step for couples desiring to be married at Lifegate Church and/or by a Lifegate leader. This marriage preparation weekend is offered two times a year. The cost is $60/couple.
For more information, email marriage@discoverlifegate.com
Weddings
If you would like to schedule your wedding at a Lifegate campus or need help finding someone to officiate your wedding, email marriage@discoverlifegate.com. We will help you to get you started on planning your big day!
There are a few requirements if you desire to get married at one of our Lifegate campuses and/or by a Lifegate Leader:
– You must attend one of our campuses on a regular basis and call Lifegate your church home.
– Your officiating pastor must be from the Lifegate Church staff.
– You must attend one of our 2 to 1 Marriage Preparation Weekends, offered twice a year, before your wedding date.
We will do our best to help accommodate your preferences as you plan your wedding, however we do have some limitations on campus availability. We do NOT schedule weekend weddings at our West Dodge campus due to our Saturday evening service. Any Saturday weddings at other Lifegate campuses cannot begin later than 5:00pm. We also do not schedule weddings on holiday weekends or during the month of December. We do not provide space for wedding rehearsal dinners or wedding receptions at any of the Lifegate campuses.
Marriage Mentors
While some couples face great struggles that require the expertise of a trained counselor, most married couples can benefit from meeting with a marriage mentor couple to help specific areas related to marriage.
Marriage mentoring focuses on helping a couple to identify areas that need improvement and provides an example of a godly marriage with the opportunity to spend time with one of our trained mentor couples. Mentoring begins with the completion of a $35 assessment from Prepare Enrich. Then, we will match you and your spouse with a Lifegate mentor couple who has the experience and training to walk with you through the process of change and growth in order to have the marriage God intended for you.
Youtube Channel
Pastor of Marriage & Parenting John Hunsberger answers and gives valuable insight into questions that were submitted at this past Spring’s Parenting Conference! Check out the Lifegate Marriage & Parenting YouTube Channel by clicking the link below!
Divorce Care 2022
TWO TIMES A YEAR | MONDAY EVENINGS | 6:30-8:00PM | WEST DODGE
This 12-week group is designed for those who have experienced the pain of divorce. In a small group setting, you will be able to process through the pain and effects of divorce while experiencing the Lord’s comfort, care and healing. This group meets on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm. The cost is $20/person.
For more information, email marriage@discoverlifegate.com
Parenting Encouragement During a Crisis
Of the many areas in our lives that can be strained during this pandemic season, the at-home relationships among spouses, parents and children may be at the top of the list. Click the link below for some words of encouragement from Lifegate’s Marriage & Parenting Pastor, John Hunsberger. We hope these posts can guide and encourage you during this time of crisis! New posts will be available weekly, and can also be found on the Lifegate App.